NC Pecans

Crop Profile


  • Pecan Crop Profile A production overview for growing pecans within the state of North Carolina including general production information, cultural practices, worker activities, and insect, mite, disease and weed management.


Production


  • Pecan Timeline The pecan timelines have been created to give a general overview of pecan crop production and related worker activities, pesticide use, and key pests.
  • A Guide to Growing Pecans in North Carolina A guide to growing pecans in North Carolina, including managing insects, diseases, and other pests. Also contains information on harvesting, storage and marketing.


Publications


  • Pest Management Strategic Plan for Pecans in the South Eastern United States Workshop was to identify strategic areas of pecan production and pest management practices that will improve pecan production
  • North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual The manual has ten main sections: I. Pesticide use and safety information II. Chemical application equipment III. How to send specimens for disease, insect, and weed identification IV. Fertilizer use V. Insect control VI. Insect and disease control of fruits VII. Chemical weed control VIII. Plant growth regulators IX. Animal damage control X. Disease control Detailed information on controlling pests of field crops, forage crops, grains, fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, turf, landscape, nursery, livestock, poultry, home garden, communities, and industrial sites is included.
  • Growing Pecans in North Carolina A NC State Extension publication containing comprehensive information on growing pecans in North Carolina.


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